West Springfield Community Newsletter for Thursday, Nov. 12

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Good morning! It’s Nov. 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly cloudy in West Springfield

Today will be mostly cloudy. The high will be 61 with a low of 46. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Fog now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late tomorrow morning through tomorrow afternoon

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West Springfield news

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in West Springfield

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Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.

• Hole In The Wall BBQ at 1807 Olympic St. was cited for issues during a county health inspection on Oct. 28. The restaurant scored 94 out of 100. Inspectors noted missing handwashing signs at a kitchen sink, requiring visible signs to remind staff to wash hands. The menu lacked a proper consumer advisory about risks of eating raw or undercooked animal foods, which must be corrected with specific wording and markings. Dead flies were accumulating on sticky traps and need more frequent removal. Sanitizing cloths were not stored in the correct sanitizer concentration and must be properly maintained. Some containers and utensils were damaged and need repair or replacement. Ice buildup from a leak in the walk-in freezer and broken floor tiles near the freezer and point of sale also require fixing. (view report)
   
• O’Brien’s Place at 1509 Mohawk Blvd. was cited for issues during a county health inspection on Oct. 28. The restaurant scored 82 out of 100. Inspectors found raw eggs stored above fruit, risking contamination; this was fixed during the visit. A container of pizza sauce was kept past the 7-day safe use period and was discarded, with staff reminded about proper date marking. An unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals was labeled immediately. Food debris was found on floors and shelves, requiring more frequent cleaning. Cardboard was improperly used on shelves and must be replaced with cleanable surfaces. Dust and residue accumulated in the walk-in fridge, which also had inadequate lighting; both issues need correction to meet health standards. (view report)
   
• Taqueria Oaxaquena – Warehouse at 1486 18th Street, Springfield, passed a county health inspection on Oct. 28 with no issues. (view report)
   
• Taqueria Oaxaquena at 1486 18th Street, Springfield, was cited for issues during a county health inspection on Oct. 28. The restaurant received a score of 95 out of 100. The inspector noted that a food worker put on gloves and handled food without washing hands first, which was corrected during the inspection after discussing proper handwashing requirements with management. Additionally, cardboard was found on the floor in the dishwashing area, which is not allowed because floors must be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easy to clean. The restaurant was instructed to remove the cardboard and ensure all kitchen surfaces are properly maintained to meet cleanliness standards. (view report)
   

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Community crime report

• A warrant was served near Mississippi Ave. and E 17th Ave. in Eugene at 1 a.m. on Nov. 12.
   
• A prowler was reported near 175 W B St., Springfield at 11 p.m. on Nov. 11.
   
• A report of property damage was made near 830 S 32nd Pl, Springfield at 11 p.m. on Nov. 11.
   
• A hit and run was reported near 372 19th St., Springfield at 11 p.m. on Nov. 11.
   
• A report of a disabled vehicle was made near 19th Street and Hayden Bridge Road in Springfield at 10 p.m. on Nov. 11.
   

See more: Showing 5 of the most significant incidents. There are 15 more not shown. See all recent incidents on our dedicated web page for West Springfield news and information.

Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.

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No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!

Disclosure: Police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.